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Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
MSME Minister Shri Narayan Rane Launches New Khadi Products – Khadi Babywear & Unique Handmade Paper “Use & Throw” Slippers
Minister for MSME Shri Narayan Rane today launched Khadi’s two new exclusive product range – Khadi cotton babywear and unique Khadi handmade paper slippers – at Khadi India’s flagship showroom in Connaught Place, New Delhi. Minister of State for MSME, Shri Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma and Chairman KVIC Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena were present on the occasion. Both the ministers appreciated Khadi’s range of products.
The new products include Khadi’s first ever cotton clothing for babies. To begin with, KVIC has launched sleeveless vests  and frocks along with bloomers and nappies for new-borns and up to 2 years old babies. KVIC has used 100% hand-spun and handwoven cotton fabric that is soft on the tender and sensitive skin of the children and prevents them from any rashes or skin irritation.
The ministers also launched Khadi’s handmade paper “use & throw” slippers which has been developed for the first time in India. These handmade paper slippers are 100% eco-friendly and cost-effective. The Handmade paper used in making these slippers is completely wood-free and made of natural fibres like Cotton & Silk rags and agro waste. These slippers are weightless and best suited for travel and indoor usage like in home, hotel rooms, hospitals, places of worship, laboratories, etc. It is also effective from the hygiene point of view.
While Khadi cotton babywear are priced uniformly at Rs 599 per piece; the handmade paper slippers cost a meagre Rs 50 per pair. The two new products can be purchased at Khadi showroom in Connaught Place as well through KVIC’s online portal www.khadiindia.gov.in.
While launching the new Khadi products, Shri Rane emphasized on aggressive marketing of eco-friendly and sustainable products.He said by capturing bigger market share in this sector, KVIC can create more employment opportunities and increase its consumer base by a big margin.
KVIC Chairman Shri Saxena said that the handmade paper “use & throw” slippers have been developed by KVIC with the objective of supporting handmade paper industry and creating sustainable employment for artisans. He said it is also for the first time that KVIC has ventured into production of babywear.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM greets on Utkal Dibasa
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on Utkal Dibasa.
In a series of tweets, Shri Modi said :
"Best wishes on Utkala Dibasa. This is a day to acknowledge the rich role of Odisha, Odia people and culture in the progress of our nation. May the people of Odisha be blessed with good health and prosperity in the times to come."
"ଉତ୍କଳ ଦିବସର ହାର୍ଦ୍ଦିକ ଶୁଭେଚ୍ଛା । ଏହି ଦିନ ଆମ ଦେଶର ପ୍ରଗତିରେ ଓଡ଼ିଶା, ଓଡିଆ ଜନସାଧାରଣ ଏବଂ ସଂସ୍କୃତିର ସମୃଦ୍ଧ ଅବଦାନକୁ ଜାଣିବାର ଅବସର । ଓଡ଼ିଶାବାସୀଙ୍କ ଉତ୍ତମ ସ୍ୱାସ୍ଥ୍ୟ ଏବଂ ସମୃଦ୍ଧି କାମନା କରୁଛି ।"
Prime Minister's Office
PM remembers Dr. Rajendra Prasad on his birth anniversary
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Dr. Rajendra Prasad Ji on his birth anniversary.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Remembering Dr. Rajendra Prasad Ji on his birth anniversary. A legendary leader, he epitomised courage and scholarly zeal. He was firmly rooted in India’s culture and also had a futuristic vision for India’s growth."
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Threefold increase in production of Remdesivir in the country - Shri Mansukh Mandaviya
Number of plants producing Remdesivir also triples
The production of remdesivir is being increased at a rapid pace in the country. In just a few days, India has achieved 3 times the production capacity of Remedesvir and will soon be able to meet the growing demand. This was announced by the Minister of State for Chemical and Fertilizers Shri Mansukh Mandaviya today.
Production has gone up from 37 lakh on 12 April 2021 to 1.05 crore on 4 May 2021.
In view of the increase in demand, the number of plants producing Remdesivir has also gone up from 20 on 12 April 2021 to 57 on 4 May 2021.
The Government of India continues with its relentless efforts to fight Corona.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Uzbekistan on cooperation in pharmaceutical sector
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding  between India and Uzbekistan for increased cooperation in the areas of Trade, Industry, and Research & Development of Pharmaceutical products. The MoU will be signed during the visit of President of Uzbekistan to India on 1st October 2018.
In view of the importance of the growth of the pharmaceutical Industry in both countries and importance of mutual cooperation in trade, production, research and development in the pharmaceutical sector, both Governments have been trying to establish a formal mechanism of bilateral cooperation. The MoU will explore the possibilities for the production of medicines, including Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients  in different therapeutic segments in both countries. It will also exchange information on trade and registration procedures, legal and regulatory requirements for export and import of pharmaceuticals products, including APIs. The MoU will increase cooperation with the Republic of Uzbekistan in the areas of Trade, Industry and Research & Development of Pharmaceutical products.
Ministry of Finance
CriSidEx Jan-March 2018 readings show Micro and Small Enterprises  confidence largely intact; MSEs remain upbeat on growth prospects ;Sentiment expected to continue through April-June 2018 as well.
The Second Quarterly Crisidex Survey shows Micro and Small Enterprises  had a better January-March 2018 , driven by gains in the
Manufacturing Sector, compared with October-December 2017. CriSidEx is a sentiment index based on a diffusion index of 8 parameters  that have equal weights. It measures business sentiment among MSEs during the ‘Survey Quarter’  and the ‘Next Quarter’  on a scale of 0  to 200 .
As in the First Survey, the Second Survey also gathered parametric feedback from 1,100 MSE respondents across India and sectors.
The CriSidEx score increased to 121 in SQ  from 107 in October-December 2017, which validates the expectation of higher optimism made by the first quarterly survey.For April-June 2018 , expectations continue to be positive.
Within Manufacturing, Chemicals, Auto Components, and Engineering and Capital Goods-related MSEs reported strongly positive sentiment in SQ, while segments with a significant presence of unorganised enterprises such as leather & leather goods, and gems & jewellery were subdued.
MSEs in Auto Components, Chemicals, and Engineering and Capital Goods were the most optimistic about NQ.
The Services Sector also is largely optimistic. IT/ITeS, traders and health care providers had a healthy showing in SQ, but not so in logistics and construction/real estate-based MSEs. Traders, health care providers, and human resource services firms are expected to continue doing well in NQ.
Mr. Mohammad Mustafa, Chairman and Managing Director, SIDBI said that in terms of legal constitution, companies were marginally more positive than firms. Unorganised players, or micro enterprises with less than 10 employees, had a marginally larger share of respondents citing a subdued SQ.
Mr Ashu Suyash, Managing Director & CEO said that Overall, MSEs in manufacturing are slightly more optimistic than their services sector counterparts. In terms of order book, production and capacity utilisation, MSEs expect the situation to improve further in April-June 2018, and we see that corroborated in the feedback on hirings.
Unorganised MSEs also reported a slight improvement in performance. About 13% of them, with less than 10 employees, reported a bad SQ compared with 22% in October-December.
Meanwhile, lenders hold a neutral view for NQ, with 9 out of 10 saying the overall business situation will be satisfactory.
As many as 7 out of 10 lenders did not find any change in the situation of MSE non-performing assets  accounts in SQ and majority of lenders do not expect an increase in NPA accounts in NQ.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
The spectacular 'Khadi Fashion Show' mesmerizes audience on the White Rann of Kutch
Taking a step forward towards realizing Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of 'Khadi for Nation' and 'Khadi for Fashion', an exciting Mega ‘Khadi fashion show’, first ever on salt-pan covered white fields at 'Rann of Kutch' was organized by Khadi and Village Industries Commission on 29th January. This mega event was the first such event of KVIC was first of its kind in the Rann of Kutch with the aim of popularizing Khadi among the youth in the country and abroad market, promoting cultural heritage and art, which was organised by the efforts with KVIC's 'Centre of Excellence for Khadi', to establish new dimensions of Khadi, to further promote the excellent design of Khadi garments-apparels, accessories for Khadi fashion promotion, and to promote Khadi as a brand all over the world. Students of NIFT, Gandhinagar, Gujarat made the event more exciting by their way of performing the fashion catwalk in this Khadi fashion event.
On this occasion, Shri Manoj Kumar, Chairman, KVIC informed that for the first time such an exciting Khadi mega fashion show has been organized by KVIC in 'Rann of Kutch', which will become a medium for Brand promotion of ‘Khadi’ and disseminate new designs among Khadi lovers, as well as it would be a source of inspiration in the efforts of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to fulfill the promises of a developed India, and take forward the vision of ‘AtmaNirbhar Bharat’. Large number of tourists were present to watch this Rann show. On this occasion, folk singer Shri Borelal mesmerized people by presenting folklore famous among the locals.
Prime Minister's Office
UP CM donates Rs. Five Crore towards PMNRF
Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Yogi Adityanath called on the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today in New Delhi. He handed over a cheque worth Rs. Five Crore to the Prime Minister from Chief Minister Distress Relief Fund  towards Prime Minister's National Relief Fund , for the Cyclone affected people in Lakshadweep and other States.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Under Digi Yatra, passengers’ data is stored in their own device and not in centralized storage
Digi Yatra is an initiative of Ministry of Civil Aviation for biometric boarding system using Facial Recognition Technology
Under Digi Yatra, passengers’ data is stored in their own device and not in centralized storage In the Digi Yatra process, there is no central storage of passenger's Personally Identifiable Information  data. All the passengers’ data is encrypted and stored in the wallet of their smartphone. It is shared only between the passenger and the airport of travel origin, where passenger's Digi Yatra ID needs to be validated. The data is purged from the airport’s system within 24 hours of departure of flight. The data is shared by passengers directly, only when they travel and only to the origin Airport.
The data cannot be used by any other entity since it's encrypted. This process is voluntary, and provides the convenience of smooth, hassle-free and health risk-free travel.
On 15th March 2023, replying to a Twitter user, Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia tweeted, “Passengers' personal information data is not stored in any central repository or by the Digi Yatra Foundation. The data is stored in the passenger's own phone in the Digi Yatra secure wallet. Rest assured, no data is being collected or stored.”
Digi Yatra is an initiative of Ministry of Civil Aviation for biometric boarding system using Facial Recognition Technology. It aims at providing seamless and hassle-free experience for passengers at airports. Its main objective is to enhance passenger experience by eliminating the need for verification of ticket and ID at multiple touch points and to achieve better throughput through existing infrastructure using a Digital Framework.
Ministry of Finance
DRI nabs masterminds in 100 Crores worth smuggling racket operating through Mundra SEZ
In a major crackdown on smuggling cartels, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence  Ahmedabad has arrested three masterminds of a smuggling racket operating through the Mundra Special Economic Zone , in a case where smuggled goods worth Rs. 100 crores have been seized.
DRI investigation revealed that these three masterminds were involved in the smuggling of E-Cigarettes, branded mobile accessories, premium branded shoes, bags, perfumes, and electronics items through the Mundra SEZ. The goods were attempted to be imported into India. by way of mis-declaring the same as garments and mobile accessories.
The DRI has already seized goods worth 100 crores in this case, in January 2023, including E-cigarettes, branded mobile accessories, premium branded shoes, bags, perfumes, and electronics items. Further, the middlemen who attempted to assist the cartel in clearance of the consignment from the Indian Customs, have been already arrested earlier. The three masterminds have accepted their active role in the said smuggling activity. They have been arrested under the provisions of the Indian Customs Act, of 1962. Further investigation is in progress.
The DRI's success in this case is a testament to its commitment to fight smuggling menace, by busting the modus and nabbing the masterminds. The DRI will continue to act against smuggling syndicates and ensure that the law is enforced effectively.
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Ministry of Finance
CBDT extends due date for filing of TDS statement in Form 26Q for the second quarter of Financial Year 2022-23
Considering the difficulties in filing of TDS statement in the revised and updated Form 26Q, the Central Board of Direct Taxes  has extended the due date of filing of Form 26Q for the second quarter of Financial Year 2022-23 from 31st October, 2022 to 30th November, 2022.
CBDT Circular No. 21/2022 in F.No.275/25/2022-IT dated 27.10.2022 issued. The said Circular is available on www.incometaxindia.gov.in.
Ministry of Home Affairs
During 2019-20, Rs.414.90 crores and Rs.552 crores already released to Cyclone affected states of West Bengal and Odisha under SDRF
In a PIB Press It is clarified that funds are made available to States in their SDRF in advance for meeting relief expenditure for natural disasters, including cyclone. During 2019-20, Rs.414.90 crores and Rs.552 crores already released to cyclone affected states of West Bengal and Odisha under SDRF.
Ministry of Education
10 percent EWS quota to be implemented in colleges and universities in the academic year 2019-20 itself- Shri Prakash Javadekar
Benefits of 7th CPC to be extended to teachers and other academic staff of State Govt. / Govt. aided degree level technical institutions in the country- HRD Minister
Union HRD Minister, Shri Prakash Javadekar while addressing a press conference in New Delhi today, informed that in a landmark decision, the Government has decided that from the academic year 2019-20 itself, 10 percent Economically Weaker Section  quota will be implemented across 40, 000 colleges and 900 Universities in the country. This 10 percent quota for EWS will be over and above the existing quotas for SCs, STs and OBCs and General seats.
Adequate additional seats will be created in these colleges and universities to implement the quota for EWS. The UGC and AICTE will be provided the operational mandate within a week to implement the quota.
In another major announcement, Shri Javadekar informed that the Government has approved proposal to extend the 7th CPC to the teachers and other academic staff of the State Govt. / Govt. aided degree level technical institutions in the country, which will have additional Central Government liability of Rs.1241.78 crore.
He said that the Central Government will reimburse 50% of the total additional expenditure  to be incurred by these institutes for payment of arrears on account of 7th CPC implementation.
This will directly benefit a total of 29,264 teachers and other academic staff of State Government funded institutes. Besides, about 3.5 lakh teachers and other academic staff of private colleges/ institutions within the purview of AICTE will also benefit from the approval given today, he added.
The Minister said that the implementation of pay commission recommendation in State Government Aided / funded AICTE approved technical institutes will help them in attracting and retaining the faculty of high academic standards.
Prime Minister's Office
Nano Urea is a part of our various efforts to bring a long term difference in the lives of our farmers: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded the benefits of Nano Urea in bringing long term positive changes in the lives of Indian farmers.
Sharing a tweet by Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Ms Shobha Karandlaje, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“This is a part of our various efforts to bring a long term difference in the lives of our farmers.”
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram is being implemented in 1300 identified Minority Concentration Areas in the country: Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
Out of various schemes being implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, only one scheme namely Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram  is Centrally Sponsored Scheme, under which funds are released to the State Governments.
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram  has been restructured in 2018 and is now being implemented in 1300 identified Minority Concentration Areas , with an objective of developing socio-economic infrastructure and basic amenities in the said areas. For larger coverage of the scheme, the areas under PMJVK have been increased from 90 Districts originally to 308 Districts of the country, which include 870 Blocks, 321 Towns and 109 District Headquarters
Since 2014-15 to 2019-20, an amount of Rs. 291.14 crore has been allocated under the PMJVK scheme for projects in MCAs of Rajasthan out of which Rs. 88.57 crore has been allocated in MCAs of Alwar district in the State of Rajasthan.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurates Covid-19 Vaccination and Aatmanirbhar Bharat Awarness Campaign
A joint initiative of Regional Outreach Bureau of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Field Outreach Bureau Nagpur
Nagpur, 28 February 2021
The Regional Outreach Bureau  of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Pune and the Field Outreach Bureau,  Nagpur have launched an exhibition on multi-purpose mobile vans in various talukas of Nagpur district to create awareness on Covid-19 vaccination and Aatmanirbhar Bharat . Union Minister for Small and Medium Enterprises Nitin Gadkari flagged off the mobile van today at his residence on Wardha Road in Nagpur today. Nikhil Deshmukh, Assistant Director, ROB Pune, Shashin Rai, Assistant Director PIB , Nagpur, Hansraj Raut, Field Publicity Officer, FOB, Kolhapur, District Information Officer Praveen Take, Media Coordinating Officer Anil Gadekar were present on this occasion.
The initiative is being implemented by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, ROB, Pune. It is supported by the World Health Organization, UNICEF and the Department of Health, Government of Maharashtra. Under this initiative, a multimedia exhibition is being organized in 36 districts of Maharashtra by 16 vans and awareness is being created among the people about Covid-19 vaccination campaign and Atmanirbhar campaign through performances by Cultural troupes. Under this, campaign is being run by the FOB Nagpur through a 10-day multi-media exhibition in villages situated in various talukas of Nagpur district.
The objective of this campaign is to disseminate information about vaccination, various initiatives under Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan and the safety rules regarding prevention of COVID-19 among the citizens of Nagpur district. Clarifications about the misconceptions and rumours about vaccination, the government's efforts to build a self-reliant India will be made known to the people through these mobile media exhibitions.
Awareness messages will be conveyed to the people by live performances by the artists of cultural troupe deployed in mobile vans. The Divisional Commissioner's Office, Nagpur, District Collector's Office, District Health Department and District Information Office are being involved in spreading public awareness about this campaign in Nagpur District.
For the success of this campaign under the guidance of Prakash Magdum, Director, ROB, Pune officials of ROB Pune and FOB Nagpur are taking efforts. Nikhil Deshmukh, Assistant Director ROB Pune , Hansraj Raut,Field Publicity Officer, Kolhapur, Sanjay Tiwari, Field Publicity Assistant Smt. Sanjeevani Nimkhedkar, G Naresh and Rangdhun Kalamanch, Nagpur and their team members are working hard for successful of execution of this campaign.S.Rai/D.Wankhede/D.Dubey/D.Rane
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Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri holds telephonic conversation with his Israeli counterpart; Highlights Government’s priority for indigenous defence manufacturing under ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’
Shri Rajnath Singh invites Israeli Industries to deepen their investments in Joint Ventures & identify areas for collaboration, particularly in niche technologies
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with Defence Minister of Israel Mr Yoav Gallant on March 03, 2023. It was the first talk between the two Ministers. The Raksha Mantri congratulated Mr Gallant on his appointment as the Defence Minister of Israel.
Shri Rajnath Singh underlined the Government’s priority for indigenisation and domestic manufacturing of defence equipment under ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’. He acknowledged the cooperation of Israeli industries towards nurturing a vibrant & world class defence manufacturing ecosystem in India and invited Israeli Industries to deepen their investments in Joint Ventures with Indian companies with an aim to identify areas for collaboration, particularly in niche technologies. He expressed pleasure at the signing of some important MoUs between Indian and Israeli companies during the recently concluded Aero India 2023.
The Defence Minister of Israel highlighted the positive role played by India in the region and conveyed his Government’s keen interest in enhancing the strategic partnership between the two countries. Both Ministers affirmed their commitment to further deepening of bilateral defence relationship under the framework of ‘Vision Statement’ adopted last year.
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